Description
Indulge in the perfect marriage of creamy decadence and crisp autumn flavors. This Apple Cider Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that transforms seasonal ingredients into a velvety masterpiece. Featuring a graham cracker crust and a spiced, reduced apple cider cream cheese filling, it offers a cozy, sophisticated treat for any gathering. Simple to prepare yet impressive in presentation, this recipe captures the essence of fall in every rich, spiced bite.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
24 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup reduced apple cider
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Place apple cider in a saucepan, simmer until reduced to ½ cup, and let cool.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake crust at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
Stir in cooled apple cider reduction, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
Pour batter over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles.
Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door cracked for one hour.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy and eggs are at room temperature before mixing for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake. Do not overmix the batter after adding the eggs to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg